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Global Merchandising Manager - Outerwear

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Oct 10, 2025
This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. ABOUT THE POSITION As the Global Merchandising Manager, you will lead the Men's Outerwear category in creating product strategies aligned with long-range planning. Here you'll guide the Product Line Management team in the development of seasonal line plans and cross-functional collaboration to create a unified product line that meets the needs of the consumer and drives profitable growth. You will also be responsible for the mentorship and development of direct team members and their contributions to product excellence and team performance. HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE Support the execution of mid- and long-term product creation strategies through contributions to business, marketplace, consumer research, and analysis Own the development and creation of a seasonal line plan, growth drivers, and competitive pricing analysis that align with the business's strategic direction and result in meeting or exceeding of revenue and productivity metrics Manage team's efforts across all global waypoints and Go-to-Market activities. Ensure activities meet all calendar deliverables and deadlines defined by the brand's master calendar Support the individual development of team member needs, ensuring the success of the team. Provide timely feedback and development conversations that support the team's career growth. Provides individual and team recognition as well as constructive and courageous feedback. Play a leading role for cross-functional product teams, providing leadership and vision, and partnering with cross functional leaders to ensure teams execute on the strategic direction and priorities of the business Identify best practices in order to improve communication, operational efficiency, process, tools, and sustain seamless working relationships. Demonstrates effective conflict management and problem-solving skills YOU ARE An excellent communicator, capable of building relationships and coaching cross functional partners Skilled at using sales and market data to guide, influence, and direct compelling business cases to internal and external cross functional partners A creative problem solver, capable of clearing technical and operational hurdles YOUHAVE Bachelor's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent footwear/apparel product experience 5+ years product line management or merchandising experience Hands on outerwear category experience Demonstrated ability to mentor or manage individual contributors through performance objectives, ongoing feedback, and skills development Proven partnership and alignment with cross-functional Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing #LI-DR1 #Hybrid This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.